Compliance at Häfele

Häfele is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of legal and internal compliance and we believe that trust is the cornerstone of our business relationships. As a long-standing, family-owned business, we understand that success can only be achieved through ethical and responsible practices.

By prioritising compliance, Häfele demonstrates its commitment to doing business ethically and responsibly. We value the trust placed in us by our customers, employees, and partners.

How do we implement compliance at Häfele?

Code of Conduct

Our ethical principles are clearly outlined in our Code of Conduct. This comprehensive guide ensures that we always act responsibly and in compliance with the law, no matter the circumstances.

Our Code of Conduct can be found here. And if you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy please contact our Compliance Team compliance@hafele.co.uk

 

Supply Chain Due Diligence

Our partnerships thrive on trust and fairness, which are rooted in our strict adherence to regulations. As required by the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), we are committed to ensuring ethical and legal practices throughout our supply chain. This includes a commitment to protection against risks relating to human rights and the environment in our supply chain. We also have a documented Anti Bribery policy and we recognise our responsibility to take a proactive approach regarding the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Our Code of Conduct for Suppliers is available for further information on our complaints procedure can be found here. We also have a policy statement signed by our Managing Director.

Reports of human rights or environmental risks or breaches of duty in the UK can be submitted to our Compliance Team at compliance@hafele.co.uk.

 

Whistleblowing

We are committed to carrying out our work with honesty and integrity, and we operate a positive approach to whistleblowing. We understand that whistleblowing is relevant to all organisations and all people.

Our whistleblowing policy provides protection for good faith whistleblowing on wrongdoing and we expect all our employees to maintain high standards. For more information on raising a concern or to find out more see our Whistleblowing Policy.

 

Other Standards and Legislation

Quality, Health & Safety and environmental management are an important part of our Häfele company philosophy. To find out more please see our Standards and Legislation page to access the documents you require